Full Moon Benefits
Have you ever wondered why people go to temples or perform rituals during the full moon? It is because the moon has a strong connection to our minds and emotions. It has a massive effect on how humans deal with physical power, as well as our feelings. In Vedic Astrology, the moon is referred to as the “Queen of the Solar System.” Interestingly, the moon is also associated with the mind and its power, as well as emotions, feelings, intuition, motherhood, conception, infants, lovers, and so on. A disturbed mind can also be indicated by a negative moon aspect in an astrology chart. Ā Lunar phases are frequently linked to breathing patterns and problems. The moon also increases fluid activity and blood circulation in our bodies. Moreover, the moon is also thought to be linked to menstrual cycle since both occurs after 28 days.
Full Moon and Ocean Tides Relation
To further emphasize on the power of the full moon, notice the relationship between the ocean tides and the moon. As the full moon draws the ocean to itself by exerting a “tidal force” on it through its gravitational pull, it causes the water to rise the strongest. This has been proven scientifically.
Imagine, if the Moon’s tidal force can affect the ocean massively, won’t it have an impact on your body that holds around 70% water level? Because of the effect of the moon’s gravity on the earth, people may feel stressed during the full moon. Moon phases, changes in melatonin levels (a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles), and menstrual cycle phases have all been linked in some of these studies. This makes people unable to channel their energy during the full moon.
Thus, both our physical and emotional health are said to be affected by the full moon. During this period, people are more likely to be awakened at night, have trouble sleeping, or have vivid dreams. Even suicidal rates go high as per research conducted in Norway in 2017. That is because people often have negative mindsets. Since the emotions that we have gets hyped during this time of the month, it is often best to practice gratitude, develop positive mindset and perform good deeds.
For more info on how to develop these practices, you can visit Lotus during the full moon mind detox session every month.